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    Working at Department of Education Philippines

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    5.0
    Teachers Aide Intern
    Apr 2026
    Kalamansig Sultan KudaratLess than 1 year in the role, current employee
    A positive work environment with supportive management, though student handling could be improved.
    The good thingsgood environment and nice boss
    The challengesway of handling students
    5.0
    Primary Teacher
    Mar 2026
    Baybay City Leyte1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    My experience in deped was productive and full of learnings
    The good thingsEngaging with diverse learners and diverse experience
    The challengesI'd like to improve my classroom management skills
    5.0
    English Teacher
    Mar 2026
    Kolambugan Lanao del Norte3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Positive and enriching experience teaching English to primary students.
    The good thingsI worked at a private Catholic school known for its strong commitment to academic excellence, moral values, and holistic student development. The institution provides a well-structured curriculum that integrates quality education with character formation, emphasizing discipline, respect, and faith-based learning. The school fosters a supportive and nurturing environment where students are encouraged to grow not only academically but also socially and spiritually. Teachers are guided to uphold high teaching standards while promoting compassion, responsibility, and integrity among learners. My experience there allowed me to develop effective teaching strategies, especially in handling young learners, while contributing to a positive and values-driven educational community.
    The challengesWhile the school provides a strong foundation in academics and values formation, one area that could be improved is the integration of more modern and interactive teaching resources. Incorporating more technology and diverse instructional materials could further enhance student engagement and support different learning styles.
    5.0
    Administration Support Staff
    Jan 2026
    Minalin PampangaLess than 1 year in the role, former employee
    As an admin staff, I developed strong communication skills in a structured environment.
    The good thingsAs administrative support staff, I appreciated the opportunity to develop my organizational and communication skills. I enjoyed working with the team and supporting students indirectly through my work.
    The challengesOne challenge I faced was managing multiple tasks with tight deadlines. To improve, I focused on prioritizing tasks and enhancing my time management skills. I also learned to communicate proactively with the team about workload and deadlines.
    5.0
    School Principal
    Jan 2026
    Patnongon Antique29 to 30 years in the role, former employee
    Greater Holistic Educational Transformation
    The good thingsI enjoyed seeing total educational transformation in a holistic way after implementing newly designed curriculum to meet the needs of the 21st century learners.
    The challengesImproving curriculum adaptation and management, school innovation, management system and school policy.
    5.0
    Teacher
    Nov 2025
    Naujan Oriental Mindoro7 to 8 years in the role, current employee
    Despite challenges, my DepEd experience is meaningful when students return with gratitude.
    The good thingsI’ve enjoyed being part of DepEd because it allows me to make a positive impact on students’ lives. I value the teamwork among teachers, the supportive environment, and the continuous learning opportunities through trainings and seminars. Most of all, I find joy in seeing my students grow, improve, and achieve their goals. Through this work, I’ve also been able to support and provide for my family, which makes my career even more meaningful.
    The challengesSome of the challenges I’ve experienced in DepEd include handling diverse learners, especially those who struggle with literacy and numeracy, which are the foundation of learning. The low salary and frequent changes in assigned subjects also add to the difficulty. In addition, teachers often have 5 to 6 hours of teaching loads daily and are tasked with many extra responsibilities, such as training students for various extracurricular activities.
    5.0
    Teacher
    Oct 2025
    Lebak Sultan Kudarat3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Draining yet fullfilling.
    The good thingsI enjoyed creating learning materials and doing tasks in a way it helped me master different software for teaching and learning.
    The challengesAs a former DepEd teacher, one of the major challenges I encountered was the heavy workload — juggling multiple subjects and countless tasks that often required immediate attention and submission within tight deadlines. Despite the dedication and effort teachers put into their work, the compensation remains insufficient. The government should consider increasing the salary of public school teachers to better reflect the demands and responsibilities of the profession.
    3.0
    Administration Support Staff
    Oct 2025
    Juban SorsogonLess than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Hard but its fun to learn.
    The good thingsHaving a good colleagues that can guide, and teach me how I can learn easily.
    The challengesGiving Papers works that have no enough time to prepare. To improve that I need to have a time management.
    5.0
    Elementary Teacher
    Oct 2025
    Aringay La Union3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Working here has been rewarding because it has allowed me to serve learners and communities with dedication. However, it also comes with challenges such as limited resources and heavy workloads that require patience and resilience.
    The good thingsWorking here has been rewarding because it has allowed me to serve learners and communities with dedication.
    The challengesLimited resources and heavy workloads require patience and resilience.
    5.0
    Secondary Teacher
    Sep 2025
    Tagoloan Misamis Oriental7 to 8 years in the role, current employee
    Its a good experienced working in this Department the Deped
    The good thingsWorking in Deped is my dream before and thank God he made it possible. I already experienced lots of benefits in working here.
    The challengesLots of paper works
    5.0
    Junior High School Teacher
    Sep 2025
    Infanta Quezon15 to 16 years in the role, current employee
    Nearly 16 Years of Teaching Sharpening Organizational and Communication Skills for Administrative Excellence
    The good thingsI enjoy creating organized learning environments and effectively communicating with students and colleagues.
    The challengesBalancing multiple responsibilities at once has been challenging but has improved my time management skills.
    3.0
    Secondary English Teacher
    Sep 2025
    President Carlos P. Garcia Bohol8 to 9 years in the role, current employee
    My teaching experience has provided me with the skills to design effective lesson plans, implement differentiated instruction, and manage classrooms that encourage active participation. I have gained proficiency in assessing student performance, addressing diverse learning needs, and integrating innovative teaching strategies to achieve curriculum objectives. This experience has strengthened my professional competence and deepened my commitment to delivering quality education
    The good thingsThe good thing is I was able to do the thing that I consider as my passion-which is teaching.
    The challengesThe salary that doesn't really compensate the hard work a teacher does. And due to the low salary rate, teachers are forced to make a loan to banks in order to sustain the needs of the family.
    3.0
    Secondary Teacher
    Aug 2025
    Dinalupihan Bataan7 to 8 years in the role, current employee
    It's getting tiring and tiring everyday.
    The good thingsThe Children itself, the teaching process.
    The challengesThe system within the department.
    4.0
    Secondary Teacher
    Aug 2025
    Pamplona Camarines Sur6 to 7 years in the role, current employee
    The work as a teacher is sometimes toxic
    The good thingsSalary and benefits
    The challengesOverworked and mostly pressured
    5.0
    Junior High School Teacher
    Jul 2025
    Mamburao Occidental Mindoro8 to 9 years in the role, current employee
    "With a deep passion for science education, I have successfully inspired diverse learners through creative, resourceful, and inclusive teaching that turns challenges into lasting curiosity and achievement."
    The good thingsWhat I love most about teaching is the opportunity to spark curiosity and see students have those "aha!" moments. There’s something incredibly rewarding about watching a concept click in a student’s mind—when they finally understand a challenging idea or realize how what they’re learning connects to the real world. It’s that moment of discovery, where learning feels alive and personal to them, that makes everything worthwhile. I also really enjoy the dynamic, ever-evolving nature of the classroom. Every day brings something new, whether it’s a student’s perspective on a lesson, an unexpected question that leads to a deeper discussion, or even just a fun experiment that brings science to life. It keeps me on my toes and reminds me why I love teaching—because it’s not just about delivering content, it’s about building relationships, adapting to each student’s needs, and guiding them on a journey of growth.
    The challengesOne of the most common challenges has been limited access to updated lab equipment and resources. However, this has taught me to be innovative, using everyday materials to bring scientific concepts to life. I've learned that curiosity can thrive even in the simplest setups, and I’ve seen students get excited about science with just a few household items and a good question to explore. Another challenge has been addressing the diverse learning needs and backgrounds of my students. In a single classroom, I often teach students with different levels of prior knowledge, language abilities, and learning styles. Rather than seeing this as an obstacle, I see it as a chance to grow. I’ve become skilled at differentiating instruction, using hands-on activities, visuals, and real-world connections to make science accessible and meaningful for all learners.
    5.0
    Elementary Teacher
    Jun 2025
    Calbayog City Samar6 to 7 years in the role, current employee
    An experience full of downs and difficulty to be on top.
    The good thingsJob stability and security, benefits, professional development and supportive community.
    The challengesLimited resources, heavy workload, unfunded facilities and low salaries
    5.0
    Elementary Teacher
    Jun 2025
    Bugallon Pangasinan11 to 12 years in the role, current employee
    is a good experience to work of the department
    The good thingsimplementation of program of the Company
    The challengesThe learning habits of the pupils
    5.0
    Educator
    Jun 2025
    Binangonan Rizal16 to 17 years in the role, former employee
    Perks of a Master TeacherMy 16 years in DepEd has been so good to me, that even for that short period of time, I was promoted to Teacher III, then Master Teacher I and finally Master Teacher II. There were many opportunities given to me like attending seminars, trainings, being writers, speakers, author, contest coach and many more. And because of those opportunities, my potentials had been developed. However, the class size affected my decision to retire at 60 because I'm not comfortable anymore teaching 80 to 100 students in the class.
    5.0
    Junior High School Teacher
    Jun 2025
    Davao City Davao del Sur8 to 9 years in the role, current employee
    I think working in DepEd has given me a lot of opportunities and has open doors to a lot of possibilities.
    The good thingsWhat I like in this company is that you will have job security until you retire.
    The challengesWhat I don`t like in this company is that there are more paper works than the actual teaching.
    5.0
    Elementary Teacher
    May 2025
    Santa Barbara Iloilo12 to 13 years in the role, current employee
    I have been collaborative in nature, towards my colleagues, I had trusted and supportive colleagues, ever-giving with ideas and always willing to be a helping-hand, I had showed professionalism, care and integrity to the Department of Education, I have been deeply committed to my pupils' learning and well-being, I had always created a classroom that is inclusive and inspiring, my lessons have been carefully thought, well designed, structured and responds to my pupils' diverse needs.
    The good thingsCommitted to pupils' learning and well-being, high level of professionalism, integrity to teaching practice.
    The challengesLow professional pay, work-life balance is not a priority.
    4.0
    Administration Support Staff
    May 2025
    San Andres CatanduanesLess than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Gained hands-on experience in clerical work, including filing, data encoding, and document management.
    The good thingsWorking as an administrative support staff has provided me with practical experience in handling school documents, managing records, and assisting with daily operations. It has strengthened my skills in clerical work and office management, which are essential in any professional setting.
    The challengesBeing in a contractual position often meant fewer chances for professional growth or promotion within the institution. Despite consistent performance, recognition and career progression remained limited.
    5.0
    Data Management Coordinator
    Apr 2025
    San Jose City Nueva Ecija10 to 11 years in the role, current employee
    My experience with data encoding has involved a consistent focus on accuracy and efficiency to transform raw information into a structured and usable format.
    The good thingsI value the accuracy and organization that data encoding gives information. It makes data more usable and intelligible by enabling effective storage, retrieval, and analysis. Another important advantage is the capacity to guarantee consistency and standardize information.
    The challengesDealing with inconsistencies and errors in the original data that can lead to complications during the encoding process can be frustrating. Additionally, keeping up with evolving encoding standards and ensuring compatibility across different systems can sometimes be a challenge.
    5.0
    Office Clerk
    Apr 2025
    Santa Cruz LagunaLess than 1 year in the role, current employee
    In my experience, if you can't keep asking what to do you didn't know everything.
    The good thingsI like to new things and explore my skills. I want to learn more about different task that our Auditor give it to me.
    The challengesA toxic work environment and people around me
    5.0
    Project Architect
    Mar 2025
    San Jose del Monte City Bulacan2 to 3 years in the role, former employee
    Enjoyed doing work that feels fulfilling but not making enough to support your family.
    The good thingsWe focused on creating environments that facilitate not only functional but also aesthetic. By integrating innovative design, sustainable, and safety measures to build educational institutions that enhance learning experiences while ensuring the well-being of all who use them.
    The challengesLOW FUND, always short on fundings.
    4.0
    Teaching Role and other related jobs (online)
    Jan 2025
    Dalaguete Cebu
    I teach to learn by letting the learner enjoy every days lesson and making it memorable.
    The good thingsAs a teacher, an everyday endeavor with my learners are the best, the shared laughter with them, the shared insights in life and motivating the more to continue their schooling and helping set their goals to be what they want to be in the future is so exciting.
    The challengesIn any job that we choose, challenges are part of them, in my field the challenges that i met are dealing to those difficult learners who just went to school just to scape the boredom at home, since they will be the one who seeks attention, so I should find ways to catches their attention to focus more on the lesson and most importantly how I impose discipline inside and outside the classroom setting.
    4.0
    Elementary Teacher
    Jan 2025
    Abuyog Leyte1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    I have had the enriching experience of fostering inclusive, student-centered learning environments that inspire growth, while navigating diverse challenges with adaptability and dedication.
    The good thingsI have had the rewarding experience of fostering inclusive, engaging classrooms where students feel inspired to learn and grow. Through innovative teaching methods and strong relationships with students, I have seen their confidence and skills flourish.
    The challengesNavigating the diverse learning needs of students while ensuring everyone feels equally supported can be challenging. Additionally, balancing administrative responsibilities with creating dynamic, student-centered lessons requires constant time management and adaptability.
    4.0
    Clerk
    Oct 2024
    Cainta RizalLess than 1 year in the role, current employee
    I scanned physical documents to create digital records, processed incoming files for efficient workflow, and coordinated with various departments to ensure proper handling and storage of records.
    The good thingsThe sorroundings and the management is good, and my coworkers in the office are good.
    The challengesWhen there are many clients and a lot of releases, the amount of paperwork produced daily is overwhelming. The papers that need to be archived are too many.
    4.0
    Administration Officer
    Sep 2024
    Rosario Agusan del Sur7 to 8 years in the role, current employee
    In the first place it's very crucial in my part being an ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER II but sooner or later.. I know in my capabilities that I can do it.
    The good thingsMy work feeds my lovely family, my situation for the past years compared now is in good.. No more no less
    The challengesOne of a challenges is, I am liable on how the School MOOE being utilized by the School Principal..I am the little Atty. in the school were I am right now so I need to validate also and explain to them what they need to do in due process they will understand.
    4.0
    Teacher
    Sep 2024
    Bay Laguna5 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    It's a very rewarding experience when you see the students learn despite the challenges. 
    The good thingsWorking in DepEd gave me a supportive environment and helped me to improve teaching strategies and professional development. 
    The challengeslarge number of students, lack of teaching materials, cooperation of parents.
    3.0
    Primary Teacher
    Sep 2024
    Koronadal City South Cotabato
    My teaching experience is a combination of joy, and satisfaction if you made a difference in the life of your learner and failure if the opposite things happen.
    The good thingsI am always happy to face my pupils everyday because I know that I am a big part of building their future and that I can contribute a lot in making their dreams into reality.
    The challengesThe most challenging and somewhat difficult part in teaching the children in this generation is the implementation of discipline and the understanding and cooperation of some parents in implementing rules and regulations in the classrooms and in the school in general.
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